Programs of Study

The Department of Technology and Cognition offers undergraduate and graduate programs in
the following areas:

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences with a major in applied technology and performance improvement,*

Master of Science,

Master of Education,

Doctor of Philosophy, and

Doctor of Education, all with a major in applied technology, training and development.

Master of Science with a major in computer education and cognitive systems

Doctor of Philosophy with a major in educational computing;

Doctor of Philosophy with a major in educational research;

Master of Education, and

Doctor of Philosophy, both with a major in special education.

The undergraduate program of study prepares students for careers in education, business, industry
and government and leads to a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree with a major in applied
technology and performance improvement.*

Students may select programs of study in either teaching or non-teaching career interest areas.

Students planning teaching careers in business education may complete the program of study for
the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences with an emphasis in office skills. The non-teaching career
interest offers options in general technology, trade and industrial technology, and office technology. It is
designed for students who desire to complete a baccalaureate degree after completing an occupational
specialization program in a junior/community college or four-year institution. It provides an interdisciplinary
undergraduate degree for students who were enrolled in or who have graduated from an applied technology
program. There are five applied technology certification programs.

* Program name change pending approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Major in Applied
Technology and Performance Improvement*

Non-Teaching Career Interest

1. Hours Required and General/College Requirements: A minimum of 125 semester hours, of which
42 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Arts
and Sciences degree as specified in the "General University Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Education requirements.

2. Major Requirements: Occupational
Specialization: 36 hours from one of the following
specializations: general technology, trade and industrial technology, or office technology. Courses may be
completed in an applied technology program at a community college or in occupational training and
development courses at the university level. Students should contact a faculty adviser in the applied technology
and performance improvement program to determine the 36 semester hours of course work needed to
complete the occupational specialization section of the degree plan.

Career Development: 42 semester hours of 3000- and 4000-level courses from within the career
development section of the degree plan (to be determined in consultation with a faculty adviser), which
must include the following 24 semester hours:

ATTD 3010, Personal Development

ATTD 4000, Developing Effective Presentation Skills

ATTD 4070, Principles of Leadership, Empowerment and Team Building

ATTD 4300, Computer Applications in Education and Training

ATTD 4350, Advanced Computer Applications in Education and Training

ATTD 4360, Desktop Publishing in Education and Training

ATTD 4470, Human Relations in Business, Education and Industry

ATTD 4510, Communications in Business, Education and Industry

3. Minor Requirements: A minor is not required for this degree.

4. Other Course Requirements: None.

5. Electives: See individual degree plan.

6. Other Requirements: A minimum overall GPA of 2.50 is required for graduation.

Students are encouraged to see their adviser each semester for help with program decisions
and enrollment.

Teaching Career Interest­Applied Technology

1. Hours Required and General/College
Requirements: A minimum of 125 semester hours, 42 of
which must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and
Sciences degree as specified in the General University Requirements in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Education requirements.

2. Major Requirements:

Occupational Specialization: 36 hours

Career Development: 42 hours

3. Other Course Requirements: PSCI 1040; a minimum of 42 hours of advanced work (3000- or
4000-level courses) selected in consultation with a faculty adviser to enhance professional development.

4. Minor: A minor is not required for this degree.

5. Electives: See individual degree plan.

6. Other Requirements:

A minimum overall GPA of 2.50 is required for graduation.

BAAS students in applied technology and performance improvement may complete course
work requirements for applied technology certification in marketing education, office education or trade
and industrial education. To fulfill the certification requirements, students must complete the required
number of courses for the certificate, the number of hours of work experience required for the certificate, pass
the reading and writing portions of the TASP, and teach at least two years on an emergency teaching
certificate in an approved applied technology education program at the secondary school level (grades 8-12).

Students who plan to obtain certification in any of the applied technology certification programs
should contact a faculty adviser in the department before taking any course work to ensure that they have
the necessary qualifications to complete the certification program and to complete the required statement
of qualifications form to be filed with the Student Advising Office in the College of Education
(Matthews Hall, Room 105).

Computer Education and Cognitive Systems

The program of computer education and cognitive systems offers a minor in computer education, as
well as a number of elective and service courses designed to enhance the preparation of classroom teachers
and corporate professionals by providing opportunities for them to learn about and integrate technology.

Certifications are under revision by the State Board for Educator Certification. Students should
consult the department for current information.

Information Processing Technology Endorsement

The program in computer education and cognitive systems offers Texas Education Agency Level
One and Level Two Information Processing Technology (IPT) endorsements. These endorsements are
intended to document levels of competency in the area of educational applications of information
processing technologies with an emphasis on computing technology.

Teachers holding the IPT Level One endorsement will qualify to teach computer literacy in the
middle grades. Beyond preparing educators to teach computer literacy, the program provides skills basic to the
use of computing and technology throughout education. The endorsement provides educators in
various positions with a means for documenting preparation related to information processing. For
example, supervisors, program coordinators and district-level administrators are now able to verify preparation in
this area beyond their required credential. Education service personnel, library/media specialists and
teachers with credentials in traditional curriculum areas and programs may use IPT endorsement to
document competency in the area of computing and technology. Course work for IPT endorsement is
available through undergraduate- or graduate-level areas.

Minor in Computer Education

A minor in computer education requires 18 semester hours in computer education and cognitive
systems, 9 of which must be advanced, including CECS 2100, 3220 and 3260. CECS 1100 does not count toward
the minor concentration.

Educational Research

Courses in educational research are offered only at the graduate level. See the Graduate Catalog
for additional information.

Special Education

At the time this catalog was printed, the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) was in
the process of issuing new cerification requirements for Special Education Certification. New certification
requirements for special education should be in place before August 2002. Students should consult the department
for current information.

Courses in special education leading to teacher certification credentials are offered at the graduate
level. See the Graduate Catalog for additional information.

Scholarships

The Danny Miles Scholarship is awarded bi-annually to a student seeking teacher certification in
special education. Applicants must exhibit a desire to work with exceptional youth in a community
setting. Applications should be made through the Special Education program.

In some field experiences, work-study programs also are available.

Degree Plan

All students should have an approved degree plan on file in the College of Education Student
Advising Office, Matthews Hall, Room 105, as early as possible but not later than the beginning of the final 30
hours of courses. A degree plan worksheet is completed by the studentís faculty adviser and the student.
The worksheet is signed by the department chair and submitted to the College of Education Student
Advising Office, where the official degree plan is completed for the student.

The Department of Technology and Cognition offers a comprehensive curriculum for teacher
training, career investigation, administrator preparation, and training and development through the
following programs of study:

Master of Education,

Master of Science,

Doctor of Education, and

Doctor of Philosophy, all with majors in applied technology, training and development;

Master of Science with a major in computer education and cognitive systems;

Doctor of Philosophy with a major in educational computing;

Doctor of Philosophy with a major in educational research;

Master of Education, and

Doctor of Philosophy, both with a major in special education.

Students interested in graduate studies should consult the Graduate Catalog.